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Why must a conference committee meet on a compromise bill even if both houses pass similar bills?
Why must a conference committee meet on a compromise bill even if both houses pass similar bills?
- It is an unwritten custom
- The Constitution requires identical bills for the President's consideration
- To create something for legislators to do
- None of the above (correct)
Why is party politics so important in congressional organization?
Why is party politics so important in congressional organization?
- The majority party is invited to the White House more often.
- The majority party gets special privileges in office assignments in the Congressional Office Building.
- The majority party elects the president of the Senate.
- The majority party always holds the chairmanship and a majority of the seats on each committee. (correct)
Which of the following is a way a bill can become a law without the President's signature?
Which of the following is a way a bill can become a law without the President's signature?
- The President fails to act on it within 10 days of receiving it while Congress is in session (correct)
- The President delegates the signing of the bill to the Vice President
- The President wait until congress is not in session
- The President leaves the country
Congress exerts strong influence on foreign policy through its power to
Congress exerts strong influence on foreign policy through its power to
What is the importance of Seniority in congress?
What is the importance of Seniority in congress?
The Main way to end a filibuster is
The Main way to end a filibuster is
The purpose of a filibuster is to
The purpose of a filibuster is to
Flashcards
Conference Committee
Conference Committee
A committee formed when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill. It's tasked with finding a compromise agreement that both houses can accept.
Party Politics in Congress
Party Politics in Congress
The unwritten tradition where the party with the most members in Congress controls the leadership positions, including committee chairs and a majority of the seats on each committee.
Pocket Veto
Pocket Veto
A bill can become a law without the President's signature if the President doesn't take action within 10 days while Congress is in session. This is known as a 'pocket veto'.
Congress's Influence on Foreign Policy
Congress's Influence on Foreign Policy
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Seniority in Congress
Seniority in Congress
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Filibuster
Filibuster
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Cloture Rule
Cloture Rule
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Purpose of a Filibuster
Purpose of a Filibuster
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Study Notes
Conference Committees
- Conference committees are necessary to create compromises on similar bills passed by both houses.
- This is an unwritten custom.
Party Politics in Congress
- The majority party holds chairmanships and most committee seats.
- The majority party gets preferential office assignments.
- The majority party is often invited to the White House.
Bill Becoming Law Without President's Signature
- A bill can become law without presidential signature if the president fails to act on it within 10 days while Congress is in session.
Congress's Influence on Foreign Policy
- Congress holds the power to decide defense and foreign aid budgets.
Seniority in Congress
- Seniority in Congress grants better office space to members.
- Seniority allows for greater opportunities to become chair of committees.
Ending a Filibuster
- Filibusters can be ended by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.
- The cloture rule can be invoked to end a filibuster.
Filibuster Purpose
- The purpose of a filibuster is to prevent any action on a bill.
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